YOUTH DIRECTOR/PASTOR
Job Overview
Partner with pastors to lead the spiritual formation of youth (grades 7–12), providing biblical instruction and fostering authentic relationships with Christ. Develop and oversee youth programs—including worship, discipleship groups, retreats, missions, and Confirmation—that invite, disciple, and deploy students in ministry. Recruit and mentor adult leaders, support youth in worship and service, and share ministry updates through communication channels. Assist in building healthy ministry systems, fulfill administrative duties (budgets, meetings, reports), and uphold Christ Church policies. Set a personal example of discipleship by actively growing in faith and completing the church membership class within a year of hire.
Job Description
· Work with the pastors to oversee the spiritual formation of youth from 7th to 12th grade.
· Provide Biblical instruction in the matters of faith, life and practice.
· Strategize and develop a comprehensive program for youth that invite young people into a relationship with Jesus Christ, disciples them toward maturity in faith, and deploys them in ministry in Christ's name. This includes Sunday Morning Worship Ministry, Wednesday Night Discipleship Groups, Confirmation, Mission Trips, and Retreats.
· Recruit, train, and supervise a team of adult leaders to invest in Youth Ministry.
· Shepherd youth to deepen their relationships with Christ and His Church through worship, discipleship, and service.
· Share the story of what Christ is doing in Youth Ministry through communication media.
· Assist with developing ministry structures, policies, procedures and systems of accountability for effective and fruitful results.
· Fulfill administrative responsibilities including budgets, annual statistics, weekly staff meetings and communication strategies.
· Engage as a member of Christ Church completing the Membership Class within one year of the hire date.
· Set a strong example of discipleship by prioritizing personal growth in faith.
· Abide by Christ Church's Safe Sanctuary Policy and all requirements outlined in the Christ Church Personnel Handbook.
Church Name: Christ Church
Location: Fairfax Station, VA
Website: https://www.christchurchva.org
Job Type: Full-time
Role: MIDDLE SCHOOL/JR. HIGH
Salary: $51,000 - $74,000
Date Posted: 2 months ago
Location: Fairfax Station, VA
Website: https://www.christchurchva.org
Job Type: Full-time
Role: MIDDLE SCHOOL/JR. HIGH
Salary: $51,000 - $74,000
Date Posted: 2 months ago